Mount of Temptation

جبل الأربعين (أريحا)

mountain in Jericho

#4 in Jericho / #15 in Palestine

by Bukvoed

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Mount of Temptation, located near Jericho in Palestine, is a significant biblical site traditionally believed to be where Jesus was tempted by the devil after his 40-day fast. The mountain rises to an elevation of approximately 366 meters (1,200 feet) above sea level and offers stunning views of the surrounding Judean Desert and the Jordan Valley. A Greek Orthodox monastery, the Monastery of the Temptation, clings to its cliffs, and is a popular pilgrimage destination.

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